If thou hast not a capon, feed on an onion.... >>
Fancy passes beauty.... >>
A man may lead a horse to water, but cannot make him drink.... >>
Do not halloo until you are out of the wood.... >>
Beggars cannot be choosers.... >>
A pig's tail will never make a good arrow.... (Spanish) >>
One hour's sleep before midnight is better than three after ... (French) >>
Foul linen should be washed at home.... (French) >>
The first day you meet, you are friends. The next day you me... (Afghan) >>
Let every one mind his own business, and the cows will be we... (French) >>